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Old 11-22-2007, 02:54 AM   #7
Regular Guy
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Details about the F-15 wind shield

Hi Easy Rider!

Sorry for the delay in getting this information to you, but I.ve been busy lately.

Ok, I called the order desk of JC Whitney. where I got it from, and after some research they gave me the model number of shield I ordered. It is MS013907b, price is the same, $ 95.99 + shipping (usually free with orders over $ 75.00 but this changes so ask). They are only offered in light tint. Sorry no clear offering, I wanted tint anyways, and I think it looks good. In stock 7-10 day standard ground delivery. The above info is for the sport touring wind shield. If anyone is interested, they offer a shortened version (cafe racer style/ crotch rocket type) in dark tint only, costs is $93.99, in stock and part number for this one is 2X013906. You can go on line and look at the pictures in their catalog.

I am going to try and attach some pictures of it on my bike. I've never done this so if they don't stick let me know and I will try again. I originally mounted it using a small bolt in the existing curve slot. You will need to drill a 1/4 or 5/16 inch hole in the turn signal bracket for slot in the windshield. Once you have the shield mounted on the bracket using the blinker stem it should be apparent where to drill this hole. The wind shield comes with some other clamps for using on the headlight installation (the correct application one) I did not use these. I suppose if you wanted to be creative you could figure a way to make a better bracket and use them. I chose to keep it simple. I ground the slots farther back, as much as possible with a rat tail file and a Dremmel tool with a small cylinderical stone (used a stone on each side), This but the angle of the shied at about45 degrees and worked well and it actually cut my wind resitance and added 5-8 mph on my top end, but the wind would buffet me just on the top of my helmet so after using it for 3 months and with the rainy season at hand I removed the blinker tubes one at a time and repositioned the bracket in front of the bolt (the one I had to drill and install originally) and allowd the shield braket to rest on the bolt and camptured it with the washer I had on it to start with. This brought the windshield from 45 degree to true vertical. I now get much beter wind and rain protection but some added drag, not to bad though. but everything is atrade off.

If you have questions just let me know and I will try and help.

Tips: Get a second pair of hands to help out. Cover the shield with cardboard to avoid straches. You can use SS or chrome wahers for better appearance than mine.

good luck!














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